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Another project for us to start then abandon

I'm kind of intrigued by this project, which I first saw on the book boards:

http://claremontroad.blogspot.com/2009/02/my-101-in-1001.html

 What do you guys think of it?

 

Re: Another project for us to start then abandon

  • I came across one of these the other day and really liked the idea. I started my list a couple weeks ago- trying to finish it is not an easy task for me though!
  • eh - I'm unimpressed.  I think the idea is interesting, but most of the things on the list seem mundane.  Pay for someone else's toll, make a list of 25 things you like about yourself...  I like how she has things broken down into categories (and these categories seem to be larger reaching) but all of the elements of each category aren't things I would put into a list in order to accomplish.  Some of the items are cool, but they are watered down by the others. 
  • i love this!! will def give it a try :-)
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  • I've seen these a lot around the Nest Boards. I think it's great. I am kind of doing my own version of it, without putting it out there for everyone. I think it's inspiring!
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    eh - I'm unimpressed.  I think the idea is interesting, but most of the things on the list seem mundane.  Pay for someone else's toll, make a list of 25 things you like about yourself...  I like how she has things broken down into categories (and these categories seem to be larger reaching) but all of the elements of each category aren't things I would put into a list in order to accomplish.  Some of the items are cool, but they are watered down by the others. 

    I'm taking it as a way to sort of "pay it forward"- I like the idea of not reaching goals just for the betterment of myself but also just making a nice gesture towards random people. I think people rarely think about other people nowadays and this would be a good start for some to put a hand out there and not be so caught up in their own lives (i.e myself).

  • You're also supposed to rewrite the list to suit your own tastes - some of the things on these lists I would definitely not care to do.

     

    I think it's interesting... and I LOVE making lists so I might have to try it.

  • On the one hand, I think it's interesting.

    On the other hand, I'd rather be nice to people for the sake of being nice to people, not because I need to cross it off my list.

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  • I like it, especially her list. There's so many great ideas that I totally identify with (outside of creating etsy stores). 

    I know myself. I'd create a list, maybe even cross off three things and then abandon it. On the other hand, I did a pretty kicka$$ job on my Knot wedding checklist. But there was a really specific goal/date in mind there.  

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  • I wasn't trying to be a debbie downer, I think making lists is a great idea.  I said I liked the concept, just not some of the choices.  Maybe when you 101 things to fill in many just become fillers.  I think it would be improved if she had dates (specific months or weeks) in which she would like to accomplish things.  therefore she could work slowly towards her over-arching goals.
  • imagecruella013:
    I wasn't trying to be a debbie downer, I think making lists is a great idea.  I said I liked the concept, just not some of the choices.  Maybe when you 101 things to fill in many just become fillers.  I think it would be improved if she had dates (specific months or weeks) in which she would like to accomplish things.  therefore she could work slowly towards her over-arching goals.

     I am with you.  I read this and thought "meh."  101 things is really a lot; I think you have to start just making them up at the end.  Plus a lot of the things she wanted to do are things I have done (and probably a lot of you have done, too).  Like pay the toll of the person behind you,  It's sort of strange to be thinking "Ok, all the other times I've done this it doesn't count, but now that it's on my list, I do it and check!"

  • haha that is why you make your own list!
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